practicing what i preach

Sometimes it's useful for a teacher to do the same work we ask you to do.  So, here goes:

I just ran across a quote online and it really made me think.  The quote is,

Anyone who isn’t embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough.

While I think the word embarrassed may be a little harsh, I understand the idea.  Even if I look back at last year's version of myself with kindness, I am forced to admit that there were things I did not know -- and that I didn't even know I did not know.  I am proud of the fact that I am constantly learning, and I wonder... if I feel that way now about who I was last year, how will I feel next year about the person I am now?

I recognized the name of the author of the quote-- Alain de Botton-- but I don't know much about him, so I looked him up.  He wrote his first book in 1993, and since gathering an audience he has tried to help people understand how philosophy can help them in their every day lives.  You can read more about him on Wikipedia HERE.